CM 2001-11-13MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2001
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, November 13, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members
were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Dave Herring, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tem York was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION {Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
{Closed to the Public)
e
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Consult with Darrell Noga regarding License
Agreement.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
5:54 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A.
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Discussion retlardintl selection
Provider and update rel/iardinl/[ Rel/iistration
Providers.
Update rel/iardinl/[ Council Goals.
Update rel/iardinl/[ City Entrance Monuments.
Discussion of Atlenda Items.
of Retail Electrical
of Electrical
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public}
4. Invocation.
Mr. Ray Colver led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledtle of Alletliance (Partners in Education}.
Angie Cox's fourth grade class from Town Center Elementary School and Mayor
Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation namintl the month of
December as COPPELL 1SD EDUCATION FOUNDATION MONTH,
and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Lynn Brock and Ed Thomas.
Action:
Councilmember Stover moved to approve a proclamation naming the
month of December as Coppell lSD Education Foundation Month, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
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Citizen's Appearances.
Michael Greenia, 132 Spyglass Drive, and representing the Lakes of
Coppell Owner's Association, expressed his concerns regarding vinyl
fences.
Richard Wong, 619 St. Andrews Place, spoke in favor of vinyl fences.
Mike Watson, fence contractor, addressed council about notice to
contractors of the city's requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
Consider approval of minutes: October 9, 2001
October 23, 2001.
Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an ordinance to amend Ordinance
No. 90489 the Coppell Thoroughfare Plan Article 15-9 of
the Code of Ordinance to designate Bethel Road from
Royal Lane to the west city limits as a four-lane divided
boulevard {C4D); and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a development agreement between
Amberpoint at Coppell, L.L.C. and the City of Coppell to
allow for the dedication of right-of-way necessary for
Sandy Lake Road, State Road, and the construction of
Northpoint Drive in consideration of a 100% credit
against future impact fees on the Amberpoint Business
Development; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a license agreement between the
City of Coppell and David J. and Diana R. Fischer to allow
for the continued use of a portion of a sanitary sewer
easement located at 1002 Forestwood Lane; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
186R2, Duke-Freeport, zoninE chanEe from PD-186R
{Planned Development- 186 Revised) to PD- 186R2
{Planned Development-186R2) to allow for additional
monument siEnaEe, to decrease the required parkinE on
Lot 1, and to incorporate the tree mitiEation/landscapinE
plan on approximately 140 acres of property located
alonE the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and
Bethel Roads, and authorizinE the Mayor to siEn.
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Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1192,
Pizza Inn, zoninE chanEe from C {Commercial) to C-S.U.P
{Commercial, Special Use Permit-Il92), to allow the
operation of an approximately 1,060 square-foot take-
out/delivery restaurant located in the Coppell CrossinE
ShoppinE Center, Lot 5, at 751 MacArthur Blvd., and
authorizinE the Mayor to siEn.
Action:
l..~a~ ..... w Pro q'~.~... Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent
Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance No. 2001-970, C, D, E carrying
Ordinance 91500-A-307 and F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-308.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desiEnation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone desiEnation is that property owned by
Texas DuEan, L.P., described as Freeport North Addition, Block
A, Lot 2 {17.824 acres) and located on S. Royal Lane and south
of Creekview Drive, Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 9:
The designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by
Texas Dugan, L.P., described as Freeport North Addition, Block A, Lot 2
(17.824 acres) and located on S. Royal Lane and south of Creekview
Drive, Coppell, Texas;
Item 10:
Ordinance No. 2001-971 designating the Texas Dugan,
Reinvestment Zone No. 33, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and
k.P.
Item 11:
Resolution No. 2001-1113.1 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Texas Dugan, L.P., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
10.
Consider approval of an
Dui/lan, L.P. Reinvestment
Major to sitln.
Ordinance desitlnatintl the Texas
Zone No. 33, and authorizinl/[ the
This item was considered under Item 9. See Item 9 for minutes.
11.
Consider approval of a Resolution approvinl/[ a Tax Abatement
Al/ireement between the City of Coppell and Texas Dui/lan, L.P.,
and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
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This item was considered under Item 9. See Item 9 for minutes.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desitlnation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone desil/ination is that property owned by
Texas Dui/lan, L.P., described as Duke Freeport Addition, Block
A, Lot 4 (26.659 acres) and located between Coppell Road and
Freeport Parkway Extension, north of Bethel Road, Coppell,
Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 12:
The designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by
Texas Dugan, L.P., described as Duke Freeport Addition, Block A, Lot 4
(26.659 acres) and located between Coppell Road and Freeport Parkway
Extension, north of Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas;
Item 13:
Ordinance No. 2001-972 designating the Texas Dugan,
Reinvestment Zone No. 36, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and
k.P.
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Item 14:
Resolution No. 2001-1113.2 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Texas Dugan, L.P., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider approval of an
Dui/lan, L.P. Reinvestment
Mayor to sitln.
Ordinance desitlnatintl the Texas
Zone No. 36, and authorizinl/[ the
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14.
Consider approval of a Resolution approvintl a Tax Abatement
Al/ireement between the City of Coppell and Texas Dui/lan, L.P.,
and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desitlnation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone Desil/ination is that property owned by
Centex Commercial Development Corporation, Centex Homes,
CTX Mortl/ial/ie and Commerce Land Title, described as Vista
Ridtle Addition, Block G, Part of Lot 3 (7.01 acres) and located
at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 15:
The designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone Designation is that property owned by
Centex Commercial Development Corporation, Centex Homes, CTX
Mortgage and Commerce Land Title, described as Vista Ridge Addition,
Block G, Part of Lot 3 (7.01 acres) and located at the southwest corner of
S.H. 121 and MacArthur Boulevard, Coppell, Texas;
Item 16:
Ordinance No. 2001-973 designating the Centex Commercial
Development Corporation, Centex Homes, CTX Mortgage and Commerce
Land Title Reinvestment Zone No. 37, and authorizing the Mayor to sign;
and
Item 17:
Resolution No. 2001-1113.3 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Centex Commercial Development
Corporation, Centex Homes, CTX Mortgage and Commerce Land Title,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Centex
Commercial Development Corporation, Centex Homes, CTX
Mortgage, and Commerce Land Title as Reinvestment Zone No.
37, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
17.
Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Centex
Commercial Development Corporation, Centex Homes, CTX
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Mortgage and Commerce Land Title, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
This item was considered under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
18.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1194, Frost Bites, zoning
change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R) to
PD-178R-S.U.P-1194 (PD178R, Special Use Permit-Il94), to
allow the operation of an Italian ice cream shop to be located
in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
John Plohetski, Applicant, addressed questions of Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1194, Frost Bites, zoning change request from PD-178R
(Planned Development-178R) to PD-178R-S.U.P-1194 (PD178R, Special
Use Permit-1194), to allow the operation of an Italian ice cream shop to
be located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap
Road. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and
Herring voting in favor of the motion.
19.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R2.1, The Reserve,
zoning change request from PD-108R2 (Planned Development-
108R2) to PD-108R2.1 (Planned Development-108R2.1) to
relocate a 6' high masonry wall from 10' to 5' from the west
property line on a 13,700 square-foot lot located at the
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southeast corner of Park Road and Benson Lane (283 Benson
Lane).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council noting that a 3/4 vote would be needed to
approve this item.
Agatha Kellett, Applicant, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and deny
Case No. PD-108R2.1, The Reserve, zoning change request from PD-
108R2 (Planned Development- 108R2) to PD- 108R2.1 (Planned
Development-108R2.1) to relocate a 6' high masonry wall from 10' to 5'
from the west property line on a 13,700 square-foot lot located at the
southeast corner of Park Road and Benson Lane (283 Benson Lane).
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried
5-1 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring
voting in favor of the motion to deny and Councilmember Stover voting
against the motion to deny.
20.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-194, AmberPoint Business
Park, zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-
194-LI (Planned Development-194, Light Industrial) to allow for
an office/warehouse business park on approximately 110 acres
of property located alonE the south side of Sandy Lake Road;
between Royal Lane and State Road, and to consider a Detail
Site Plan for a portion of Lot 1, Block A, to allow the
development of a 308,000 square-foot building on a 15.11 acre
portion of a 36.15 acre tract therein.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-194, AmberPoint Business Park, zoning change request
from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-194-LI (Planned Development-194, Light
Industrial) to allow for an office/warehouse business park on
approximately 110 acres of property located along the south side of
Sandy Lake Road; between Royal Lane and State Road, and to consider a
Detail Site Plan for a portion of Lot 1, Block A, to allow the development
of a 308,000 square-foot building on a 15.11 acre portion of a 36.15 acre
tract therein. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
21. Consider approval of the AmberPoint Business Park, Lots I &
2, Block A, & Northpoint Drive Extension, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the extension of Northpoint Drive and the development
of an office/warehouse business park on approximately 110
acres of property, located alonE the south side of Sandy Lake
Road; between Royal Lane and State Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve AmberPoint Business Park,
Lots 1 & 2, Block A, & Northpoint Drive Extension, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the extension of Northpoint Drive and the development of an
office/warehouse business park on approximately 110 acres of property,
located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road; between Royal Lane
and State Road. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the
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motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell,
Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
22.
Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat
for AmberPoint Business Park, Lots I & 2, Block A, &
Northpoint Drive Extension, to allow the extension of
Northpoint Drive and the development of an office/warehouse
business park on approximately 110 acres of property, located
along the south side of Sandy Lake Road; between Royal Lane
and State Road.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Planning and Zoning
Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final
Plat for AmberPoint Business Park, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, & Northpoint
Drive Extension, to allow the extension of Northpoint Drive and the
development of an office/warehouse business park on approximately 110
acres of property, located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road;
between Royal Lane and State Road. Councilmember Peters seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
23.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Carter Addition, Lots I & 2, Phase II,
Replat, to allow the replatting of Lots I and 2 to shift the
property line between the two lots to the east, on 7.96 acres of
property located along the south side of Carter Drive, west of
Moore Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Carter Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Phase II, Replat, to allow the replatting of
Lots 1 and 2 to shift the property line between the two lots to the east, on
7.96 acres of property located along the south side of Carter Drive, west
of Moore Road. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
24.
Consider approval of a six-month extension for submission to
the City for signatures the Gateway Business Park No. 3, Lots
I&IX, Block A, Final Plat.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a six-month extension for
submission to the City for signatures the Gateway Business Park No. 3,
Lots i&iX, Block A, Final Plat. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
25.
Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
#010996.3, as heretofore amended with regard to Electronic
Files of City/School Tax Roll, Meeting Room Rental,
Floodplain Development Fees, Recreational Fees, and Water
and Waste Water Impact Fees, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-1113.4
amending Resolution #010996.3, as heretofore amended with regard to
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Electronic Files of City/School Tax Roll, Meeting Room Rental, Floodplain
Development Fees, Recreational Fees, and Water and Waste Water
Impact Fees, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Garcia
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the
motion.
26. Review and selection of Retail Electrical Provider for City
accounts.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Stover moved to approve selection of First Choice as
electric provider for the City accounts with a 3-year commitment at a
rate of 4.39¢ per kWh, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the service. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
27.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 9-2 et
seq. of the Code of Ordinances regarding fencing materials and
permits, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan reviewed the history of this item and advised of the
public hearing held by the Building and Standards Commission.
City Attorney Robert Hager made a presentation to the Council advising
that the Buildings and Standards Commission had some objection to the
white and off-white materials and the minimum on thickness and width
should be 1/4 inch on thickness and one inch on width. Vinyl was
defined as PVC designation as ASTM D1784 and ASTM designation
F964-94 should be added. Mr. Hager stated that no standard could be
found for fiberglass.
Issues Discussed:
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Councilmember Herring recommended that the permit fee for both
construction of new fences and replacement fences be $25.00. City
Attorney Robert Hager read into the record the recommended wording as
follows:
"a. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or replace a fence in the
city without first obtaining a permit from the city, provided however, a
permit shall not be require to repair an existing fence.
b. Replacement, for the purposes of this section, shall mean the
construction, reconfiguration or relocation or repair of 50% or more of
the perimeter of an existing fence."
Councilmember Herring recommended the materials to be allowed would
be wood, metal, wrought iron, vinyl (construed or defined by Mr. Hager's
definition above), stone or brick with mortar. Mayor Sheehan inquired
about chain link. City Attorney Robert Hager stated that chain link
would not be allowed in residential areas except that existing chain link
would be grandfathered.
Councilmember Herring recommended colors for wood or vinyl to be
painted or stained of earth tones only to include browns, grays, forest
green, natural wood tones, bronze, and white or off-white; metal to be
painted to include black, dark brown, bronze, gray, white or off-white;
masonry to be brick or stone which shall not be painted but shall be
natural materials or finish. Councilmember Stover inquired about the
painting of masonry and stated he was leaning toward allowing them to
be painted. Council discussed having all approved colors for all
approved materials. City Attorney Robert Hager stated he could
accomplish that by having all three categories of materials to include all
approved colors. Councilmember Peters stated that white is not
normally included in earth tones and that the information she has
indicates that the while vinyl will tend to yellow under exposure of
weather.
Councilmember Tunnell expressed her concerns that the homeowners'
associations have more restrictive covenants that what this ordinance
would allow and they would be placed in the position of enforcement
upon their residents and that the associations have stated their
opposition to adding the new provisions to their covenants.
Mayor Sheehan recommended that three motions be made:
permits, one for materials and one for colors.
one for
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Councilmember Stover advised he believed it is the responsibility and
duty of the homeowners' associations to monitor this issue.
Councilmember Peters stated she was not convinced of the viability of
the vinyl fencing product.
Councilmember Garcia stated he was in favor of the colors but would not
vote for the painting of masonry and brick.
Action:
Councilmember Herring moved to approve Ordinance amending Section
9-2-2 which shall state "a. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or
replace a fence as defined herein in the city without first obtaining a
permit, provided however, a permit shall not be required to repair an
existing fence. Replace or replacement for the purposes of this section
shall mean the construction, reconfiguration, relocation or repair of 50%
or more of the perimeter of an existing fence." Councilmember Stover
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the
motion.
Councilmember Herring moved to approve Ordinance amending Section
9-2-7(a) which shall state "All fences, as defined herein, constructed
within the city shall only be constructed of the following materials:
wood, metal or wrought iron, vinyl (polyvinyl chloride formulated to resist
impact and for ultraviolet stabilization and meets or exceeds ASTM
D 1784 as included in designation ASTM designation F964-94, which said
composite material is designed and constructed for fencing material;
such material shall consist of at least a 3 x 3 inch post, a minimum 1/4
inch thickness of slat by 2 inches wide) or stone or brick and mortar."
Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3 with
Councilmembers Raines, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters and Tunnell voting against the
motion. Mayor Sheehan cast the deciding vote by voting for the motion.
Councilmember Herring moved to approve Ordinance amending Section
9-2-7(c) to read "permitted colors for wood, vinyl and metal shall be
painted, stained or constructed of earth tones to include but not limited
to browns, grays, forest green, natural wood tones and bronze and white
and off-white." Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion
carried 4-2 with Councilmembers Garcia, Raines, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Peters and Tunnell
voting against the motion.
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28.
Consider approval of a Resolution castintl the City of Coppell's
vote for the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the
Dallas Central Appraisal District, and authorizintl the Mayor to
sitln.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-1113.5
appointing Bill Binford for the fourth member of the Board of Directors of
the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
29. Necessary action resultintl from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
30.
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City Manal/ier's Report.
A. Council Goals.
B. Financial Plannintl.
C. Ritlht-of-way Encroachments
Property.
and Destruction of Public
City Manager Jim Witt discussed Council Goals advising that the
Economic Development Goal has been under review by the Economic
Development Committee and the results will be brought to the Council in
January. Infrastructure Maintenance Fund, the utilization of that fund
and future projects will be brought to Council in February. The next goal
of Council is to continue to study the mass transit situation as it relates
to Coppell. Facilities and property will be reviewed with Council in
February. The e-gov staff continues to explore opportunities in city
communication. Residential property tax relief will be brought forward
early next year. Entryway policy and design will come to council in the
near future with cost estimates.
City Manager Jim Witt stated that the city is probably looking at a
$300,000 hit due the rate on which the budget was based. The city has
frozen ten staff positions that were new in the budget which would save
approximately $23,000 per month and operating capital purchases have
been frozen which would account for approximately $500,000. The City
has also done a budget reduction plan based on the revenue figures in
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January. The gross sum of possible cuts without affecting services could
total approximately $1.64 million. Mr. Witt discussed the cutbacks seen
in other cities.
City Manager Jim Witt advised the City has been involved recently with
entities being in our right-of-ways and tearing up city property and not
contacting the city. Mr. Witt advised that the City was planning to
vigorously pursue legal action to rectify the situation.
31.
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Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
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regarding Metroplex Mayors'
meeting.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon honoring Veterans.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Old Coppell Public
Hearing.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Old Coppell Days.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding "Heros Live Forever"
benefit Basketball Game on December 8th.
Report by Councilmember Stover regarding mentors in
middle school.
Report by Councilmember Stover regarding Coppell
Education Foundation.
Report by Councilmember Stover regarding CHS sports
teams.
Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding Annual
Institute on Planning, Zoning and Eminent Domain.
Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding Shop
Coppell.
Mayor Sheehan thanked Councilmembers Peters and Raines for joining
her and City Manager Jim Witt at the Metroplex Mayors' meeting
discussing DART. Mayor Sheehan invited Council to the next meeting
which will be the second Tuesday in December.
Mayor Sheehan advised the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon honoring
veterans would be November 14th.
Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone that the Old Coppell Public Hearing
will be November 14th in the Council Chambers.
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Mayor Sheehan stated Councilmembers Garcia and Peters, along with
pets and families, were out for the Family Walk at Grapevine Springs.
Mayor Sheehan asked everyone to place on their calendar the "Heroes
Live Forever" benefit Basketball Game on December 8th which will feature
the police officers playing against the firefighters.
Councilmember Stover appealed to members of Council and to any
service organizations to assist the middle schools in their mentoring
programs. Middle School North is in desperate need for mentors.
Councilmember Stover stated the Education Foundation was reported on
earlier.
Councilmember Stover congratulated the volley ball team on their
successful season and the JV football team won their district and the
varsity football team has tied for district. Mayor Sheehan added that
cross country girls placed 5th in state and tennis made it to regional.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on the Annual Institute on Planning,
Zoning and Eminent Domain which she attended.
Councilmember Tunnell encouraged the citizens to Shop Coppell as our
local retailers need our support.
32. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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